57TH PLENARY ASSEMBLY
SESSION
31 May-7 June 2025

THEME: “HARNESSING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT PARLIAMENTARY PROCESSES IN THE SADC REGION: EXPERIENCES, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES”

Welcome to the official registration portal for the 57th Plenary Assembly Session of the SADC Parliamentary Forum. The Parliament of the Republic of Zimbabwe is honored to host this significant event in the beautiful city of Victoria Falls from 31st May to 7th June 2025. As we gather to discuss the critical theme of harnessing Artificial Intelligence for parliamentary processes in the SADC region, we look forward to productive deliberations that will shape the future of our legislative institutions in the digital era.

OBJECTIVES

  • To explore AI-driven innovations that enhance Parliamentary efficiency, transparency, and inclusivity while addressing challenges such as cybersecurity and digital inequality.
  • To integrate AI and innovative tools into Parliamentary decision-making and Legislative processes while ensuring ethical compliance.
  • To strengthen Parliamentary oversight through data-driven governance models, mitigating risks of AI biases and misinformation.
  • To promote greater public participation through digital tools and AI-enabled consultation mechanisms, addressing the challenge of digital literacy.

The 57th Plenary Assembly provides a strategic platform for Parliamentarians to engage in high-level discussions, share best practices, and formulate policies that will shape the future of AI-driven governance in the SADC region.

SADC TFCA International Conference and Summit
19-23 May 2025

THEME: “SADC TRANSFRONTIER CONSERVATION AREAS: ‘’25 YEARS OF COOPERATION FOR REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”

The SADC TFCA International Conference and Summit will be held in Harare, Zimbabwe on 19-23 May, 2025 to celebrate 25 years of Transfrontier Conservation Area (TFCA) development since the first TFCA was created with Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The event will highlight progress, strengthen political commitment, and promote investment in TFCAs. The weeklong series of events will start on the 19 May 2025 with a TFCA International Conference until the 20 May 2025. On Wednesday the 21 May 2025, there will be a Senior Official for Environment, Natural Resources and Tourism on TFCA and the Joint Ministers meeting responsible for Environment Natural Resources and Tourism on Thursday, the 22 May 2025 there will be a  SADC Council of Minister meeting on TFCA and  the Heads of State Summit on TFCAs will be held on the 23 May 2025. 

The Conference and Summit will be hosted by the Government of Zimbabwe, organised under the guidance of the SADC Secretariat and supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the European Union and others.  

The upcoming 25th Anniversary TFCA International Conference and Summit aims to secure stronger political and financial commitments to sustain and enhance these achievements.

57th PLENARY ASSEMBY SESSION PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

30th May 2025

Arrival of the SADC PF Secretary General and SADC PF Secretariat

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31st May 2025

Joint Planning Meeting of the SADC PF Secretariat and the Host Parliament Staff

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1st June 2025

Arrival of all Delegates

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2nd June 2025

Official Opening Ceremony & Symposium on the Theme

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3rd – 5th June 2025

Plenary Assembly Sessions

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6th June 2025

Excursions & Farewell Dinner

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7th June 2025

Departure of Delegates

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